Less Civility

A few weeks ago, I blogged on the M&M’s talking points claiming politicians have lost their civility. Living up to their well-deserved double standard, they focused on Joe Wilson’s “You Lie” comment during Obama’s national press conference. They said little when Alan Grayson claimed the Republican health care plan was for you to die, quickly. As the healthcare proposals in Congress see the light of day, Joe Wilson is proving to be accurate. Coverage for abortion and illegal aliens are still being debated and stands a chance at making it into the final bill. Obama did lie.

My blog was intended to compare the uncivilized comments from both parties. The obvious difference was that Wilson was accurate, but contrite. Since the comment he has remained well behaved. Grayson was not apologetic, and continues his uncivilized commentary. During a radio interview last month, he said:

"Here I am, the only member of Congress who actually worked as an economist. And she's, this lobbyist, this K Street whore, is trying to teach me about economics."

Grayson was referring to an adviser to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. The double-standard M&M press has not given this breach of civility much air time. It should be noted that Grayson has apologized, however his apology is filled with excuses on what he really meant. I was not overly impressed with his level of contrition.

The only reason he apologized was the personal nature of the comment, and that it was directed at a female. I would also like him to expand on his knowledge of K-Street whores. Is it first hand knowledge?

On the exact day this story about Grayson broke, President Obama mentioned Grayson during a fundraiser in Miami. While introducing members of Congress in attendance, Obama included Grayson as “outstanding member of Congress.” And Vice President Biden told Grayson: “We owe you one buddy…This is a guy who doesn't back away from a fight, and doesn't back down from what he believes in." Sounds like the Obama administration is not that concerned with civility either.